Popular comedian, Segun Ogundipe popularly known as LafUp has revealed why the 2023 edition of annual comedy show December will be celebrated in a unique and special way.
He said, “This year’s edition will mark the celebration of my 40th birthday anniversary, I have not really celebrated a birthday before. This year will be a special opportunity to reach out to the less privileged members of the society and to identify with them. This year’s ‘LAFUP LIVE’ edition will come up live on December 24 at Jogor Centre, Ibadan and it will be full of fun”.
The comedian made these statements while featuring on a weekly radio show, Ayekooto on Radio’ anchored by Olayinka Agboola and broadcast live on Splash 105.5FM, Felele Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State recently.
Speaking about his humble beginning as a comedian, “I must say it was a divine process, my parents never believed I could go into comedy because I am someone that things never used to amuse. During secondary school day, I used to write poems, songs and I got my nickname out of my usual slang. Whenever I rap, I always use the word ‘what’s up nah’ and that was where I got the name ‘LAFUP’
Segun further revealed that his father was never interested in him studying Theatre Art but urged him pursue a more professional course like Accounting.
“For my dad, he wanted me to study accounting in order to be an accountant because most of his friends were accountants. He assured me that he would connect me to them. During my first year at the secondary school as an accounting student, I couldn’t understand the figures.
“I noticed that I had a flair for literature and drama and it was something I could do effortlessly. I have been an artist since I was young. I love drawing city scales and making handmade cards and I made money from it. Presently I consult, design, and produce events”.
He, however, urged upcoming talented artiste not to pursue only financial gains at the detriment of their career, admonishing them to be patient and diligent in their careers.
“First and foremost, your job is community development. You have to first offer it free as a talented person and people should be able to testify to your selfless service. You need to keep a circle of people who tell you the truth at all times”.
LafUp further stated that he has been able to keep himself out of scandals by avoiding extravagant lifestyle and keeping a private marital life while adding that a good name is better than gold.
The comedian, however, urged talented Nigerian youths not to be afraid of failure but to see it as a stepping-stone to their elevation.
“Don’t rush, the best time to start is now. Success is not final, failure is not fatal”.
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